C-1 Solicitation 1240BK23Q0083 Diamond Lake Wastewater Plant DRC.pdf

U.S. Forest Service

Procurement & Property Services

DIAMOND LAKE WASTEWATER PLANT DRC

UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST

Solicitation Number: 1240BK23Q0038

Release Date: 23 June 2023

Quotes Due: 11 July 2023

Contracting Officer: Eric Oldenkamp (eric.oldenkamp@usda.gov)

Interested companies that wish to submit a quote must follow the instructions in the addendum of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.212-1, which is included in this solicitation.

Table of Contents

Standard Form 1449 & Schedule

Contract Clauses

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Solicitation Provisions

SEE ADDENDUMIS CHECKED

CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

FACILITYCODE

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

OFFEROR

40BK

PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

STE 310

1220 SW 3RD AVE

USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 1

04T3 CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

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221320

SIZE STANDARD:

100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR40BK

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

07/11/2023 1300 PD

06/23/2023

ERIC OLDENKAMP

(No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBERa. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

1240BK23Q0083

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

3 341098485OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

IDLEYLD PARK OR 97447

2020 TOKETEE RANGER STATION ROAD

UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST DIAMOND LAK

15. DELIVER TO

PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

STE 310

1220 SW 3RD AVE

9. ISSUED BY

7.

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

$35

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 1

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

Period of Performance: 07/20/2023 to 07/20/2024

0001 Serve as DRC for Water System 12 MO

FOB: Destination Period of Performance: 07/20/2023 to 07/19/2024

0002 Provide guidance and advice to USFS Staff 50 HR

FOB: Destination Continued ...

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

XX

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

EMAIL

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

Period of Performance: 07/20/2023 to 07/19/2024

0003 Observe implementation of corrective actions 12 DA

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 07/20/2023 to 07/19/2024

0004 Option Year 1 Item: Serve as DRC for Water System 12 MO

Period of Performance: 07/20/2024 to 07/19/2025

0005 Option Year 1 Item: Provide guidance and advice 50 HR to USFS Staff

Period of Performance: 07/20/2024 to 07/19/2025

0006 Option Year 1 Item: Observe implementation of 12 DA corrective actions

Period of Performance: 07/20/2024 to 07/19/2025

0007 Option Year 2 Item: Serve as DRC for Water System 12 MO

Period of Performance: 07/20/2025 to 07/19/2026

0008 Option Year 2 Item: Provide guidance and advice 50 HR to USFS Staff

Period of Performance: 07/20/2025 to 07/19/2026

Continued ...

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

344 of

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

5 34

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1240BK23Q0083

0009 Option Year 2 Item: Observe implementation of 12 DA corrective actions

Period of Performance: 07/20/2025 to 07/19/2026

0010 Option Year 3 Item: Serve as DRC for Water System 12 MO

Period of Performance: 07/20/2026 to 07/19/2027

0011 Option Year 3 Item: Provide guidance and advice 50 HR to USFS Staff

Period of Performance: 07/20/2026 to 07/19/2027

0012 Option Year 3 Item: Observe implementation of 12 DA corrective actions

Period of Performance: 07/20/2026 to 07/19/2027

0013 Option Year 4 Item: Serve as DRC for Water System 12 MO

Period of Performance: 07/20/2027 to 07/19/2028

0014 Option Year 4 Item: Provide guidance and advice 50 HR to USFS Staff

Period of Performance: 07/20/2027 to 07/19/2028

0015 Option Year 4 Item: Observe implementation of 12 DA corrective actions

Period of Performance: 07/20/2027 to 07/19/2028

Price Type: This purchase order is a firm-fixed-price type contract. A firm-fixed-price contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor's cost experience in performing the contract.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110 Page 5 of 34

CONTRACT CLAUSES

Full text clauses and provisions for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) may be accessed electronically at www.aquisition.gov.

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSE IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

FAR 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES ARE ADDED AS AN ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-4, AND INCORPORATED

BY REFERENCE:

FAR 52.203-12 -- Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020)

FAR 52.204-9 -- Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011)

FAR 52.204-13 -- System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.204-18 -- Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020)

FAR 52.232-40 -- Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Nov 2021)

FAR 52.237-2 -- Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT:

FAR 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2022)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV

2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) ( 31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV

2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509)).

_X_ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

_X_ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment . (NOV 2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (SEP 2021) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer ) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (13) [Reserved]

_X_ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (NOV 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2021) of 52.219-9.

__ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

_X_ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X_ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_X_ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

__ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2022) (E.O.13126).

_ X _(29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

_ X _(30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

_ X _(31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

_ X _(32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

_X _(33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (NOV 2021) . (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

__ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O.

13693).

__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN

2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

__ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV

2021) ( 41 U.S.C.chapter83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L.

103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

__ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV

2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV

2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) ( 46 U.S.C.

55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

_X_ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter67).

_X_ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment -Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services- Requirements (MAY 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

_X_ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid , is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold , as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract , and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2015) (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment -Requirements (May2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services- Requirements (MAY 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (NOV 2021) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) ( 46 U.S.C.

55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.217-9 – Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days of the contract expiring;

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years.

(End of clause)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

PROJECT TITLE

Diamond Lake Recreation Area Wastewater System DRC

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Background and Purpose

Purpose The purpose of this contract is to obtain a certified operator to become the direct responsible charge (DRC) for the Diamond Lake Recreation Wastewater System (DEQ permit number 100833) in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rule 340-049-0015. In addition to service as the direct responsible charge, the contracted operator will serve as the subject matter expert on system administration and will provide intermittent guidance on operations as requested by the Forest Service.

Background Diamond Lake Recreation Area Wastewater system is located on the Umpqua National Forest and services the Diamond Lake campgrounds, the Diamond Lake Resort, and the Diamond Lake RV Park. The system is located approximately 55 miles (as the crow flies) west of Roseburg, OR at coordinates 43.184432968852256, -122.14075158086153. Travel distance from Roseburg is estimated around 80 miles.

The majority of the Diamond Lake Wastewater System was constructed between 1967 and 1974. The collection system consists of both gravity and pressure sewer. There is approximately 9.5 miles of combined pressure/gravity sewer lines at the site ranging in size from 3 to 12 inches in diameter. Twelve lift stations with most wastewater passing through a final lift station with two 75-hp pumps rated at 1,000 gpm each. Treatment is accomplished by a 4-cell, 14-acre lagoon managed under a WPCF permit. DEQ classifies the collection and treatment operator requirements as Class 1.

2.0 Definitions

CO Contracting Officer

COR Contracting Officer's Representative

Day Eight Hours, excluding travel time

DEQ Department of Environment Quality

DMR Discharge Monitoring Reports

DRC Direct Responsible Charge

FS Forest Service

OAR Oregon Administrative Rule

USFS United States Forest Service

3.0 Period of Performance

The period of performance of this contract is 7/20/2023 to 7/19/2024, with four option years.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

4.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.1 Contracted Operator shall serve as the Direct Responsible Charge for the Diamond Lake Recreation Wastewater System operated under DEQ permit number 100833.

4.1.1 Contracted Operator shall have and maintain all certifications required by DEQ permit number 100833.

4.1.2 Contracted operator shall monitor system for compliance with DEQ permit number 100833.

4.1.3 Contracted operator shall provide notifications of any deficiencies are found.

4.1.4 Contracted operator shall provide suggested corrective actions and estimated cost to remedy deficiency found for Forest

Service action.

4.1.5 Contracted operator shall take samples per DEQ permit number 100833.

4.1.6 Contracted operator shall transport samples to Umpqua Research Company for Government funded testing.

4.1.7 Contracted operator shall review, sign, and submit monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR).

4.1.8 Contracted operator shall document hours of experience by USFS staff in a manner acceptable to the CO and Oregon

DEQ.

4.2 Contracted Operator shall serve as the subject matter expert on the administration of the Diamond Lake Recreation Area Water System

4.2.1 Contracted operator shall be available by phone to provide guidance and advice regarding system operation and permit compliance to USFS staff within two hours of a request for services.

4.2.2 Contracted operator shall be available to observe in person implementation of corrective actions as requested by the

Forest Service within 24 hours of the request.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Key Deliverables Item No. Deliverable Objective Due 1 Contracted Operator

Certifications Provide CO with copy of certified operator certifications Ref Task 4.1.1

No later than five (5) business days after contract award

2 Change in Contracted Operator Certifications

Provide CO with notification of any change in contracted certifications including, but not limited, to termination, renewal, or level change. Ref Task 4.1.1

No later than five (5) business days after change

3 Notice of Found Deficiency

Provide CO with written notification of any deficiencies found. Ref Task 4.1.3

No later than two (2) business days after discovery

4 Found Deficiency Corrective Action Plan

Provide CO with written corrective actions and estimated cost to remedy deficiencies found. Ref Task 4.1.4

No later than five (5) business days after discovery

5 Discharge Monitoring Report

Provide CO and Oregon DEQ with DMR. Ref Task 4.1.7

The 5th day of each month after contract award

6 Phone Log Provide CO with a log documenting calls received, billable hours accrued, and items discussed Ref Task 4.2.1

The 5th day of each month after contract award

7 Site Visit Report Provide CO with a site visit report documenting observation of corrective actions performed. Ref Task 4.2.2

No later than five (5) business days after visit

8 Operator Experience Document

Provide CO with document of USFS operations experience for future certification. Ref Task 4.1.8

The 5th day of each month after contract award

6.0 Government Furnished

The Government shall maintain responsibility for all maintenance and operation of wastewater system. The Government shall provide access to facilities as required by contracted operator. The Government shall allow contracted operator to submit samples required by DEQ permit 100833 for testing under contract 1240BK23P0004 with Umpqua Research Company for Government funded testing.

The Government shall make historical drawings, specifications, and as-builts available for the system when such documents exist.

7.0 Travel

All travel by contractor is assumed to be included in item pricing. Contractor is expected to make at least one visit per month to perform duties under 4.1. Task 4.2.1 is not expected to include travel. Task 4.2.2 requires travel to the treatment location.

8.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Contractor shall provide at least one certified operator with all certifications as required by DEQ permit number 100833. All changes to the certified operator’s certification level shall be reported to the CO as required under deliverable 2.

9.0 Performance Requirement Measures

Performance Objective

Required Task or Deliverable

Performance Standard Method of Surveillance

Positive/Negative Incentive % for NOT meeting the Task

PWS 4.1 Serve as the Direct Responsible Charge for the Diamond Lake Recreation Wastewater System

Contracted Operator shall have and maintain all certifications required by DEQ permit number 100833, monitor system for compliance with DEQ permit number 100833, notifications and corrective actions of any deficiencies are found, take samples per DEQ permit number 100833, and review and sign monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR).

Deliverables 1, 3, 4, and 5

None

PWS 4.2.1 Provide guidance and advice to USFS Staff

Respond to requests for service within two hours of request and provide guidance and advice regarding system operation and permit compliance

Deliverable 6 Payment shall only be provided for services documented and confirmed under deliverable 6

PWS 4.2.2 Observe implementation of corrective actions

Observe in person implementation of corrective actions as requested by the Forest Service within 24 hours of the request.

Deliverable 7 Payment shall only be provided for services documented and confirmed under deliverable 7

PWS 4.2.3 Document experience of USFS staff document hours of experience by USFS staff in a manner acceptable to the CO and Oregon DEQ

Deliverable 8 None

(End of Performance Work Statement)

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

FAR 52.203-11 -- Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sept 2007)

FAR 52.204-7 -- System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.204-16 -- Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020)

FAR 52.204-17 -- Ownership or Control of Offeror (Aug 2020)

FAR 52.204-20 -- Predecessor of Offeror (Aug 2020)

FAR 52.204-26 -- Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation (Oct 2020)

THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT:

FAR 52.204-24 -- Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-

3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

(a) Addendum to FAR 52.212-1: the following replaces all text for FAR provision 52.212-1.

(b) The Government intends to procure this requirement on a competitive basis in accordance with the provisions set forth in FAR

Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items, and within this Request for Quotes

(RFQ).

(c) Instructions to Quoters.

(1) Submission of quotations. Submit quotations via email to Eric Oldenkamp at eric.oldenkamp@usda.gov. Quotations must be received via email before 1300 Pacific Standard Time on 11 July 2023. As a minimum, email quotations shall identify the solicitation number, company name, UEI number, address, email, telephone number, and have the following documents attached;

(i) Signed Amendments - if solicitation amendments are posted to https://sam.gov, then the quoter shall attach a signed copy of each amendment;

(ii) Completed Provisions - provide a word document or PDF with a completed copy of the FAR provisions identified in this solicitation (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically);

(iii) Pricing - provide a word document, excel spreadsheet, or PDF with unit pricing and extended totals for each line item on the schedule; and

(iv) Past Experience - provide a word document, excel spreadsheet, or PDF with past experience/performance information for no more than ten projects within the last five years. The experience should be of projects that best demonstrate services that are similar in scope and complexity to the work described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Each project identified should not need more than 1 page to describe. The information provided should include the customer’s name, telephone number, and a brief description detailing the projects scope and complexity. If the project was for the Government and has an evaluation in CPARS, then only list the Government Contract/ BPA call/ Order number and note that it has a completed CPARS evaluation.

(2) Multiple quotations. Quoters are encouraged to submit multiple quotations presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each quote submitted will be evaluated separately.

(3) Late submissions.

(i) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotations so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(ii) Any quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotations is late and will not be considered unless it is received before issuance of an award and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition.

(iii) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotations cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotations by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of quotations will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Issuance of an award. Quotations should contain the quoter’s best technical and price terms. The Contracting Officer may reject any or all quotations. The Contracting Officer may issue an award to other than the quoter with the lowest priced quotation. After the evaluation of quotations, the Contracting Officer may negotiate final terms with one or more quoters of the Government’s choice before issuing any award. The Contracting Officer will not negotiate with any quoters other than those of the Government’s choice and will not use the formal source selection procedures described in FAR part 15.

(5) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of a quotation, the quoter acknowledges the requirement that a prospective contractor shall be registered in the SAM database prior to issuance of an award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the quoter does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to issue an award to the next otherwise successful registered quoter. Quoters may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://sam.gov.

(6) Requests for information. The contracting officer will not directly notify unsuccessful quoters that responded to this solicitation; award information will be posted to https://sam.gov. Quoters may request information on award(s) resulting from this solicitation from the contracting officer.

(7) Questions concerning solicitation. Direct questions regarding this solicitation to Eric Oldenkamp via e-mail eric.oldenkamp@usda.gov.

(d) Evaluation

(1) The Government will offer an award resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

(i) Pricing;

(ii) Past Experience and Past Performance - The evaluation will be based on each quoter’s response to the information requested in the submission instructions. The Government may also consider other sources of past performance information including, but not limited to, Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), references, U.S. Forest Service records, and other online research. In determining strengths and weaknesses, the Government will consider the following for each project:

The extent of projects that are similar or greater in scope.

The extent of projects that are similar or greater in complexity.

The number of confirmed positive performance evaluations, which will be based on the quality of the quoter’s work, customer satisfaction, timeliness during performance, and overall business relations.

(End of Provision)

FAR 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v)) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.